03.07.14
Weleda, pioneers and purveyors of 100% certified-natural skin care, has announced its nationwide partnership with Whole Planet Foundation for the second consecutive year. The program aims to combat poverty poverty.
Weleda will donate $1 to Whole Planet Foundation for every two Weleda Body Care products purchased at Whole Foods Markets throughout the month of March, in an effort to help raise families out of the cycle of poverty through micro lending.
Weleda's goal is to raise $10,000 to create 60 micro-loans benefiting Whole Planet Foundation, which has disbursed more than $32 million in microfinance programs to date, positively impacting more than 2.4 million people worldwide. Every dime will go toward changing the lives of impoverished entrepreneurs.
"At Weleda, we believe in giving back to the local communities around the world where we grow our raw materials, and we're honored to once again support Whole Planet Foundation," said Jasper van Brakel, CEO of Weleda North America. "By funding small loans to impoverished individuals who are motivated and skilled, we can empower them and give them a chance to create a livelihood where they realize their true potential."
"A loan as small as $200 can spark change for an underprivileged entrepreneur, providing the means to secure an income," said Philip Sansone, president and executive director, Whole Planet Foundation. "We're grateful to Weleda for their support and for inspiring their fans to join the cause."
Weleda will donate $1 to Whole Planet Foundation for every two Weleda Body Care products purchased at Whole Foods Markets throughout the month of March, in an effort to help raise families out of the cycle of poverty through micro lending.
Weleda's goal is to raise $10,000 to create 60 micro-loans benefiting Whole Planet Foundation, which has disbursed more than $32 million in microfinance programs to date, positively impacting more than 2.4 million people worldwide. Every dime will go toward changing the lives of impoverished entrepreneurs.
"At Weleda, we believe in giving back to the local communities around the world where we grow our raw materials, and we're honored to once again support Whole Planet Foundation," said Jasper van Brakel, CEO of Weleda North America. "By funding small loans to impoverished individuals who are motivated and skilled, we can empower them and give them a chance to create a livelihood where they realize their true potential."
"A loan as small as $200 can spark change for an underprivileged entrepreneur, providing the means to secure an income," said Philip Sansone, president and executive director, Whole Planet Foundation. "We're grateful to Weleda for their support and for inspiring their fans to join the cause."
